Park Caretaker

Job Information
Job Title: Park Caretaker
Job Requisition ID: 86042
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are selected
Classification: Caretaking Services 1
Salary: $26.50 to $28.66 per hour

Wage Benefits:

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
• 5.6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
• $2.75 per hour for evenings

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

For more information on Park locations visit: https://albertaparks.ca/

Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, (also known as Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.

The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 minutes from Medicine Hat, AB. For more information about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visit https://albertaparks.ca/hiddenvalley.

Role Responsibilities

The Hidden Valley Ski Resort in the South Region of Alberta Parks is looking for Park Caretakers for the 2026 - 2027 ski and snowboard season.

Park Caretaker duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning of facilities at Hidden Valley Ski Resort, including the main lodge and the rental building; occasionally might be required to assist in cleaning of other buildings within the park.
• Safe operation of cleaning appliances, use of chemical cleaners, lifting and carrying, while adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices and procedures.
• Daily collection of garbage and recycling.
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner and maintaining a positive visitor experience.
• Assisting in other departments as needed.

This position primarily works indoors.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others: A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required:
• Some high school education (high school diploma preferred) plus 6 months of related experience (cleaning/custodial).

Equivalences will be considered: one year experience for one year of education OR one year of education for one year of experience.

Additional requirements include:
• Prior to hire, recognized current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certificates are needed, and must be maintained as current for the entire period of hire by the employee.
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract.

Additional Assets to be successful in the role:
• Good judgment and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit as this is a physically demanding position.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices, procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Hidden Valley Ski Resort facilities and services.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Terms of employment:

• Shifts are 7.25 hours a day, up to 36.25 hours a week.
• Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays, varying start dates from November 25, 2026, until March 28, 2027, pending end of ski season and operational needs.
• Multiple positions are available.
• Various low-cost housing options are available for rent in Elkwater.
• There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort. You must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 minutes from Elkwater and about 40 minutes from Medicine Hat.

Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Professional learning and development

Resources for applicants:
• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at [email protected].